Leanne Wood

Politician

1971 –

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Who is Leanne Wood?

Leanne Wood AM, is a Welsh politician and the leader of Plaid Cymru. Born in the Rhondda, Wales, she has represented the South Wales Central region as a Member of the National Assembly for Wales since 2003. She was elected leader of Plaid Cymru on 15 March 2012. Wood, a socialist, republican and a proponent for Welsh independence, is the first female leader of Plaid Cymru and the first party leader not to be fluent in the Welsh language.

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Born
Dec 13, 1971
Rhondda
Children
Nationality
  • Wales
Profession
Education
  • University of Glamorgan
    Public administration
  • University of Wales
    Social work

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on July 23, 2013

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